[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-entertainment-told-to-stay-grounded-you-start-ta":3,"chapter-entertainment-told-to-stay-grounded-you-start-ta-entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-35":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Entertainment: I Was Told to Be Down-to-Earth, Not Handle Funerals",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1930620,2633,"Chapter 35: Our Shining Girl","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-35",35,"\u003Cp>\"Speak, what's going on? What script did you think of?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the office, Duan Duan Jiangping calmly threw away the broom in his hand and said faintly. ===== CHAPTER 85 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Meng sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily I have the God-level Director skill; isn't making up a little story simple?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professional acting skills kicked in instantly, and a hint of holiness appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ever since I talked about folk music with Teacher Hu last time, I've been thinking about how to revitalize it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't been able to eat or sleep these past few days, my mind has been entirely on this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of contempt appeared on everyone's faces simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You haven't been able to eat or sleep?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't think we don't know you ate two boxed lunches today!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just now, the moment I saw Bai Xiao, inspiration struck, and I immediately thought of a good idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's just make a movie about folk music and contribute to its revitalization!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, why don't we collaborate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Duan Duan Jiangping still looked unconvinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what is this movie called? What story does it tell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire script had already appeared in Su Meng's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The name of this script is... 'Our Shining Girl'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Shining Girl\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiao felt a sudden panic for no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw the script I thought of, which means...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, I am a shining girl?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the story, it's about youth, puppy love, dreams, ACG culture, and a battle between folk music and Western music...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of garbage is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group was instantly bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I recognize all these words, but why can't I understand them when put together?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And \"Our Shining Girl\"... why does this crappy name sound like a flop?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng thought for a moment, then said excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, do you want to invest? I'll be the screenwriter and director; this movie will definitely make a lot of money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng was very confident in this movie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although in his previous life, the movie's box office performance wasn't high, its reputation was quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the musical duel scene, which was incredibly intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there were reasons for the low box office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No famous director, no stars, no big production, plus a cheesy title, it was at a disadvantage from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he were to film it in this life, would that still be an issue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, he was a popular young idol and had a group of die-hard fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, his director skill was God-level; making the movie even more brilliant would be too easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to be the director?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping's mouth couldn't help but twitch a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were trained by our company; don't I know how much you're worth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you that kind of material?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... Su Meng, it's good that you want to expand your business, but maybe first...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I have a few scripts here, 'Domineering President, Do You Still Love Me?' and 'Domineering President, I Still Love You.' If you're bored, why don't you take a look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy crap! What kind of garbage is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time it was Su Meng's turn to twitch his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I, a dignified system master, filming such vulgar movies? Isn't that shameful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a roll of his eyes, Su Meng suddenly became energetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, if you don't want to film it, how about we change the approach?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll put up the money; this film is mine. Whether it loses or makes money has nothing to do with the company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the time comes, the company can help me with distribution; how about just being the distributor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy crap! Why is this getting more and more outrageous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Duan Jiangping was almost numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's wrong with you? Why are you so fixated on this film?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Meng, I think the domineering president genre is still very promising...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng sighed and said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, do you think a suona player who plays at funerals is suitable for playing a domineering president?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it! Duan Duan Jiangping and Sister Qin almost spat out a mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I have forgotten that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A domineering president persona needs enough class, and you're a suona player...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, if you're not satisfied with this script, I have another one called 'Falling Leaves Return to Roots'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's about carrying a corpse for thousands of miles. Boss, you're really suitable for playing a corpse...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\" Duan Duan Jiangping's face turned green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about we just talk about the puppy love between folk music and Western music...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... sorry... I misunderstood just now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking out of the office, Bai Xiao's little face was flushed red as she stammered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng didn't speak, just stared blankly at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiao felt flustered under his gaze, her heart pounding like a deer, and her ears turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng then sighed and said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you really feel sorry, how about you do me a favor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A favor? Bai Xiao was stunned, then nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me, which funeral song do you want me to record for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Meng touched his chin and said thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I seem to need a lot of extras who can play instruments for this movie...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, why did you agree to such an outrageous thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin watched Su Meng's departing back and asked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? Duan Duan Jiangping suddenly stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, why did I agree so muddle-headedly just now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If people find out I was fooled by Su Meng, will it damage my reputation as a boss?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coughed and put on a kind expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, Su Meng is the pillar of our company after all, so we have to spoil him a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't the kid just wanting to play? Let him play.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just a low-budget film, at most a few million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since he's willing to invest himself, it's not too much for us to help out, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qin nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected, the boss has a big vision!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This week, Su Meng has basically taken over the trending topics, and his commercial value has increased quite a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second episode is about to start filming; maybe the popularity will continue to rise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared blankly at Duan Duan Jiangping. ===== CHAPTER 86 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1058,"2026-06-14T05:02:39.376Z","2026-06-14T06:01:34.412Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","52509f26c936a708e38540709e70808f1720c1e91f7ad174ed316dc4ab6b2b90","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-36","entertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-chapter-34",277,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-i-was-told-to-be-down-to-earth-not-cover.jpg"]